Politics

Taliban take Afghanistan’s third-largest city in onslaught

By Tameem Akhgar, Rahim Faiez, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The latest advance further squeezed the country's embattled government just weeks before the end of the American military mission there. The seizure of Herat on Thursday marks the biggest prize yet for the Taliban.

Census shows U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The agency on Thursday released a trove of demographic data that will used to redraw political maps across an increasingly diverse country.

Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on nursing homes

By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for a scandal that cut to the heart of his reputation as a pandemic hero and may have had life-and-death consequences —…

Texas voting bill passes after 15-hour filibuster

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

The Republican-controlled Texas Senate on Thursday morning passed the measure just minutes after Democratic State Sen. Carol Alvarado wearily left the floor.

WATCH: Census Bureau releases new population data

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Census Bureau on Thursday issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade, releasing a trove of demographic data that will be used to redraw political maps across an increasingly diverse country.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on drug prices

By News Desk

The president called on Congress to lower prescription drug prices Thursday.

WATCH: Schumer sees tough pathway for $3.5 trillion social, climate plans

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The 10-year fiscal blueprint is aimed at helping lower and middle income people and slowing the planet's ominously warming temperatures. Schumer said they have a good chance of success.

California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Several large school districts in the state have issued similar requirements in recent days, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and the Long Beach Unified school districts.

Democrats renew push on elections bill that Republicans vow to block

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee elections bill. Republicans say the bill amounts to a partisan takeover of elections.

YouTube suspends Rand Paul after misleading video on masks

By Associated Press

YouTube has suspended U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for seven days after the Kentucky Republican posted a misleading video suggesting face masks don't prevent infection by COVID-19. The video was also removed.